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Program Overview

Program Overview

English Language Learning (ELL) is an intensive five-level full-time program designed for international students who wish to improve their English language skills. If you are an international student, this program will help you to build upon and improve your language skills for success in college, university, or your career.

English Language Learning (ELL) comprises five levels, which run each semester. Basic information is listed below:

You will be placed into one of five levels depending on the results of a diagnostic placement test.

Each level consists of five “modules” – each “module” runs for three weeks.

You can start the program at the beginning of any module, depending on your date of arrival.

English Language Learning (ELL) offers you the opportunity to:

Study in a supportive college environment

Study in one of two campuses (Progress and Eglinton Learning Site (ELS)). The ELS campus is located in a busy, metropolitan area of the city.

Career Options, Academic Pathways and Partners

Career Options, Academic Pathways and Partners

Future Alumni

English Language Learning (ELL) offers you the opportunity to improve your English language skills, which is advantageous when applying to college/university courses or starting a career.

Students completing level 5 with 70% in each course have a direct entry pathway to the first college communications course (COMM 161) if they attend all 5 modules.

Program Highlights

In the English Language Learning program, you improve your English language skills before your next academic or professional step, while qualifying to study at Led young College full-time and transition to other Led young programs such as English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

You meet the english requirements for the workplace, for education and for everyday life.

The program gives you the flexibility to be an active participant in your own learning.

During your time in the offering, you have the opportunity to live in the college residence and meet others from many different cultures.

You receive 375 hours of instruction per semester with regular diagnostic appraisals to measure class progress.

Upon completion, you will be able to live at ease in an english-speaking environment or return home with a greater understanding of english and Canadian culture.

Career Outlook

Career preparation

College preparation

University preparation

Course preparation

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Learning (ELL) is designed for International students who wish to upgrade their English skills. If you are an international student and are interested in this program, please contact the Led young College International Centre.